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Boat Mini-Parade
The museum is hosting several boat mini-parades on select Saturday afternoons in August and September. Each parade will take place on a different lake and last approximately an hour and a half. Classic boat captains, feel free to join in! If you don't have a boat, we hope you'll watch as the parade floats by! Remember to tag any photos or videos of the parade on social media with #lolmboatparade! September 5- Lake L'Homme Dieu. Parade will leave from the Lure and travel…
Find out more »Water Talks: Minnesota’s Fight Against Aquatic Invasive Species
From the Lab to the Lake: Research Advances in Minnesota's Fight Against Aquatic Invasive Species Dr. Nick Phelps and Meg Duhr of Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center will present the latest from the fight against aquatic invasive species in Minnesota in this free Zoom webinar. Register at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nZFc9SWOT-iODZDo083SPg. Thanks to our event partner the Douglas County Lakes Association. Photo: US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Find out more »Pledge-a-Paddle Silent Auction
Looking for a piece of art for your home or cabin? Now you can own a unique piece done by a local artist. Legacy of the Lakes Museum will be auctioning off several of the paddles from their Pledge-a-Paddle Community Art Contest. Bidding will take place online and open on October 14 at 8:00 am and will close on October 16 at 11:59 pm. In the meantime, you can preview the paddles by visiting the museum or by visiting https://lolm.betterworld.org/auctions/pledge-paddle-auction. 100%…
Find out more »Parade of Trees Photo Submission
With great excitement, it is the season to announce the fifth annual Parade of Trees. The Runestone Museum, along with the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and other partners are pleased to bring this to our area...Virtually! Clubs, organizations, and businesses are asked to decorate a holiday tree with a theme of your choosing and submit a photo. Area residents will be encouraged to view and vote on their favorite starting at noon on December 7th and ending December 24th by…
Find out more »Light Up Broadway
Light Up Broadway is happening Friday, November 27 about 5pm. There will be a live stream happening and if you want to go in person, social distance yourself along Broadway Street between 10 Avenue and 2 Avenue. The plan is to have Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus ride down Broadway Street about 5pm and Light Up Broadway with Christmas Lights. Enjoy the lighting and stop into your favorite shops downtown! Organized by Runestone Museum Foundation
Find out more »Virtual Parade of Trees
Parade of Trees has gone virtual this year! Local area individuals, businesses, clubs, and organizations decorated themed Christmas trees and submitted their photos to the museum. Now its the public's turn to vote for their favorite. Visit legacyofthelakes.org/parade-of-trees/ starting at noon on December 7th to see the trees and vote. Don't forget your free will donation benefiting Douglas County Hospice before you leave. Voting lasts until December 24th and the winning tree will be announced on Christmas Day!
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Pledge-a-Paddle Community Art Contest
The Legacy of the Lakes Museum is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Pledge-a-Paddle Community Art Contest. Last year we had 35 magnificent paddles from the community displayed as part of our Slo Boats exhibit. This year, the paddles will receive their own exhibit! We invite members of the community (of all ages) to participate in this year’s contest. The paddles will be displayed for the entire museum season, allowing the public to vote for their favorites for the People’s…
Find out more »History at Home: Canoes!
"Canoes: Minnesota's earliest roads were waterways!" - Before highway mile markers, travelers used to measure their trip by portages - where they had to carry their canoes and packs over land to the next river or lake. Join host Kaci Johnson (Director of Communications and Programming at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum) and Amanda Seim (Executive Director at the Runestone Museum Foundation) virtually as we explore what travel was like on the water. Your area museums are bringing the…
Find out more »History at Home: Preserving Your Treasures
There are many things that can cause some of our more precious items to deteriorate faster than we would like. Join Legacy of the Lakes Museum's Kaci Johnson as she explains agents of deterioration and how best to protect and preserve the historical treasures in your home. From photographs to textiles, she'll give tips and tricks to help your items last for future generations to enjoy. Your area museums are bringing the history right into your home with Alexandria Community…
Find out more »History at Home: From Bloomers to Bikinis
"From Bloomers to Bikinis: A Brief History of Beachwear" In just 50 years, beachwear moved from full bloomer costumes to bikinis. Learn about the evolution, the scandals, and the influences that brought our swimwear into the 21st century with a virtual presentation from Kaci Johnson of the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. Your area museums are bringing the history right into your home with Alexandria Community Education's virtual webinar series, "History at Home." Join the Douglas County Historical Society, Legacy of…
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